Possible shutdown cancels Obama's getaway plans

President Obama has postponed a family weekend in Williamsburg, Va., because of the prospective government shutdown.

"The president will remain in Washington, D.C., this weekend as he continues to work with congressional leaders to reach an agreement on the budget," said spokesman Joshua Earnest. "The first family's trip to Williamsburg will be re-scheduled."

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